Prince Shotoku
article by Shingyo Yuri Demianov - Amidaji Russia
In the Dharmaraja Sutra (AN 5.133), addressing an assembly of monks, the Buddha says:
“Monk, a wheel-turning monarch provides just protection and security for his court, relying only on principle—honoring, respecting, and venerating principle, having principle as his flag, banner, and authority. He provides just protection and security...”
Throughout history there have been many great statesmen who faithfully followed this and other teachings of the Buddha. One of these men was the father of Japanese Buddhism - Prince Shotoku Taishi. Being a true ruler-sage, striving to exalt his country and his compatriots, distinguished by an extraordinary breadth of vi...